ANKITA SAHA
Columbus,United States
Summary
Driven graduate research associate with a strong background in performing comprehensive research in various scientific fields. Possess solid skills in data analysis, project management, and report writing, contributing to successful research outcomes. Known for the ability to collaborate effectively with team members, and bring innovative solutions to complex problems. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals, I am currently seeking a summer 2025 internship to gain valuable industrial experience and further align my academic expertise with industry needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Research Associate
The Ohio State University
Columbus, USA
08.2021 - Current
- Developed a strong foundation in solid-phase synthesis, material characterization, and thermal property analysis.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Presented findings at conferences, seminars, workshops, and other events.
Lab Safety Officer
The Ohio State University
Columbus, USA
08.2021 - Current
- Ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to reduce workplace hazards.
- Risk Assessment, Laboratory Inspections.
- Emergency Response Coordination.
- Chemical Inventory and Waste Management.
- Provided training to graduate and undergraduate lab members on safe work practices, emergency procedures, hazardous materials handling, and other topics related to occupational health and safety.
Teaching Assistant, 'Diffraction Method'
The Ohio State University
Columbus, USA
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Trained students on performing the powder XRD experiments.
- Provided instruction on using the XRD analyzing tool 'Topaz' for data interpretation and Rietveld refinement.
General Chemistry Lab Teaching Assistant
The Ohio State University
Columbus, USA
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Prepared lab materials, and checked on the functionality of the safety equipment.
- Enforced lab safety protocols.
- Assisted students during experiments to ensure proper technique and understanding.
Teaching Assistant, 'Nano chemistry'
The Ohio State University
Columbus, USA
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Graded exams, assignments and essays and recorded grades.
- Implemented strategies designed to help struggling learners understand difficult concepts.
- Provided one-on-one support for special needs students.
Summer Internship
Presidency University
Kolkata, India
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Organic experimental techniques, such as monitoring reaction progress by TLC, spectral analysis, purification of solvents (condensation, separation), and purification of compounds by recrystallization and column chromatography,
- Prepared reports summarizing project progress and results for the review.
Education
Ph.D. - Chemistry
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH03.2025
Master's Degree - Chemistry
Indian Institute of Engineering Science And Technology
Howrah, India08.2020
Bachelor's degree - Chemistry (Honors)
Presidency University
Kolkata, India07.2018
Skills
- Solid-phase synthesis
- Material characterization
- Thermal property analysis
- Arc melting /welding
- High-temperature vacuum sealing
- Ball milling
- Pellet press
- Cold isostatic press
- Cryostat operation
- Laser Diode Floating Zone Furnace
- Electrochemistry
- Sample preparation for Electron microscopy
- Sputter coating
- Liquid Nitrogen Handling
- Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)
- Energy Dispersive X-ray (EDX)
- UV-Vis Spectroscopy
- Infrared (IR) spectroscopy
- X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS)
- X-ray Diffraction (XRD)
- X-ray fluorescence (XRF)
- Physical Property Measurement System (PPMS)
- Superconducting Quantum Interference Device (SQUID)
- Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR)
- Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)
- Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
- Origin
- MS Excel
- GSAS
- TOPAS
- Team collaboration
- Risk assessment
- Chemical safety compliance
- Scientific writing
Certification
Responsible Conduct of Research, CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative), 09/01/23-09/01/27
Accomplishments
- Publications
- Jordon S. Hilliard, Daniel J. Murray, Ankita Saha, Joshua E. Goldberger, and Casey R. Wade* (2025). MOF-Supported Diphosphine Ligands for Iridium-Catalyzed C–H Borylation of Arenes. Inorganic Chemistry [Manuscript under review]
- Periyasamy, M., Saha, A., Sain, S., Mandal, M., Sengupta, U., & Kar, A. (2020). A comparative structural and photocatalytic study on SnO2 nanoparticles fabricated in batch reactor and microreactor. Journal of Environmental Chemical Engineering, 8(6), 104604.
- Qualified eligibility test for Assistant professor, All India Rank 75 National Eligibility Test (Joint UGC-CSIR NET), Dec 2019
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Bengali
Native/ Bilingual
Affiliations
- "Thermal Conductivity Switching in Sm1-xGdxS" at 2nd annual NOBCChE Black Excellence Symposium, Ohio, Feb 2025 (Oral Presentation)
- “Metal-Insulator Phase Change Material Sm1-xGdxS for Thermal Switching” at Ohio Inorganic Weekend, Detroit, Nov 2024 (Poster Presentation)
- “The Thermal And Electronic Conductivities In Sm1-xGdxS Phase Change Alloys” at Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) Year 3 Review Meeting, Harvard, Jun 2024 (Poster Presentation)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Teaching Assistant, 'Diffraction Method'
The Ohio State University
01.2024 - 05.2024
Teaching Assistant, 'Nano chemistry'
The Ohio State University
01.2023 - 05.2023
Graduate Research Associate
The Ohio State University
08.2021 - Current
Lab Safety Officer
The Ohio State University
08.2021 - Current
General Chemistry Lab Teaching Assistant
The Ohio State University
08.2021 - 12.2023
Summer Internship
Presidency University
04.2017 - 07.2017
Ph.D. - Chemistry
The Ohio State University
Master's Degree - Chemistry
Indian Institute of Engineering Science And Technology
Bachelor's degree - Chemistry (Honors)
Presidency University
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